The outcome of the 2014 European Elections opens up new scenarios for Europe’s main political and institutional actors. It is time to look ahead to the challenges in the political reform of the policy areas of economy, civil rights, social Europe, energy, enlargement and external action.

This preparatory event, organized by IUCN European Union Representative office, aims to engage EU policymakers and stakeholders regarding the EU contribution to and the expected outcomes of the IUCN World Parks Congress, which is to be held in Sydney in November 2014.